# AB Post View Counter

> AB Post View Counter has <10 active installs and 155 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AB Post View Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Plugin that count post/page views.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 3,570
- **Downloads (30 days):** 155 (+14.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.14
- **Last updated:** May 6, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** abjelosevic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/abjelosevic/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ab-post-view-counter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/counter/) | >100 | 135 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,202 |
| [view](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/view/) | #23 | 26 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Counter | >100 | 2,868 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| view | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [WP-PostViews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postviews/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (65) | Aug 24, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Download Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-download-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (157) | Sep 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Counter Number Showcase, Fun Facts – WordPress Animated Counter Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-number-showcase/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (190) | Dec 26, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [SRS Simple Hits Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/srs-simple-hits-counter/) | 8K+ | 4.2/5 (6) | May 31, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Counter live visitors for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-visitor-for-woocommerce/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 15, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 7 | [Post View Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-post-view/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Sep 16, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Wp Post Views – WordPress Post views counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-views/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Sep 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 9 | [Counters Block – Animated Number Counters, Stats & Dynamic KPIs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counters-block/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Light Views Counter – Fast, Scalable View Counter for High-Traffic Sites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/light-views-counter/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 22, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Post View Counter free?
Yes. AB Post View Counter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AB Post View Counter safe to use in 2026?
AB Post View Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AB Post View Counter?
AB Post View Counter is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,570 times since it launched in April 2017. It was downloaded 155 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AB Post View Counter work with WordPress 7.1?
AB Post View Counter is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was AB Post View Counter last updated?
The latest version, 1.14, was released on May 6, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes AB Post View Counter?
AB Post View Counter is developed and maintained by abjelosevic.

### What are the best alternatives to AB Post View Counter?
The most popular alternatives to AB Post View Counter are Post Views Counter (200K+ installs), WP-PostViews (100K+ installs) and Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs).


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